Ahh, the beauty of steaming!
One of the pleasures that are offered at luxury spas worldwide..but, hey, who says you have to wait until your next spa day to enjoy the benefits of steaming.
On a relaxing weekend, this is one of the luxuries I absolutely LOVE to do. I blend together an amazing combo of botanicals and a dash of organic essential oils to enjoy. I also love to put some sample steam tins together for friends who appreciate the beauty of steaming.
BENEFITS
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Besides being amazingly relaxing, facial steams are beneficial for mental health, relieving stress, especially when using certain botanical flowers and herbs that focus on mental clarity, such as fresh rosemary and lavender.
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It's a wonderful step in a facial regimen for great skin health. Using botanical herbs such as Neem, Stinging Nettle and Calendula, Cornflower, Marshmallow Root, Helichrysum to name a few, are absolutely amazing for deep down pore purification, hydrating the cells and maintaining healthy skin.
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The warm humidity from the steam helps to increase blood circulation as well as increases perspiration, which helps rid the body of toxins.
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Clearing up the skin...The steam from the facial steam helps to soften blackhead and white head plugs so they gently and easily release from follicle openings. The buildup of sebum inside of the follicle can then flow naturally.
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Gives skin a fresher and younger appearance.
HOW I ENJOY MY HERBAL STEAM?
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On a freshly cleansed face and after an exfoliation such as a facial scrub (if this is part of your regimen), add a couple of tablespoons of your botanical herb blend into a heat safe container..I used a stainless steel bowl
2. Cover herbs with boiled water and allow to cool for only a few minutes (to prevent any type of steam burn). Then place a towel over your head to create a steam tent.
3. Breathe deeply, relax and enjoy the steam for 5-15 minutes. I usually take this time to release, relax and unwind. This is also the perfect time that I love to focus on gratitude and allow thoughts of pure positivity to enter my mind. Once the steam is over, strain the remaining herbal blend and add the liquid tea to your bath for even more health benefits.
EXTRAS...
You can also add a few scoops of your herbal steam to your tub or add to a tea bag for an amazingly beneficial herbal and botanical bath. When we bathe, our pores dilate..this is super helpful with infusing our bodies with beneficial minerals, vitamins and nutrients that may be depleted from our foods. Herbal baths are also great for lady parts as many of the herbs used are beneficial for a healthy vaginal pH.
FACIAL STEAMING BY SKIN CONDITION
NORMAL : Every other week to once a week for 10 minutes
OILY : Two times per week at 5-10 minutes at a time
ACNE PRONE : Two times per week at 5 minutes at a time
DRY : Every other week for 10 minutes at a time
SENSITIVE : Once per month at 5 minutes at a time
Natural is more than just allowing appreciation for our hair to grow as it was intended..it's about getting back to the basics of understanding what we put, not only on our hair, but in our bodies and on our skin. Understanding that many of the chemicals, synthetically produced, can be major culprits of stress, anger, and other emotional damages that affect us daily. With life having so much going on, it's imperative to find that beautiful balance of taking, if only, a few moments to relax and release. Nature is a beautiful basic. Ingredients nor food should be so complicated. Let's get back to the basics of nature. The basics of understanding that essential oils not only have therapeutic benefits, but smell amazing, which in turn enhances our mood.
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Thank you so much for sharing. I’ve never even thought about the benefits of facial steaming, but it sounds wonderful. I can’t wait to try once you launch your collection with all the goodies to share.
Your hair prods and blog advice for o’natural hair care with these new upcoming year items are to die for! I cannot wait. Facial saunas are my most favorite at the end or beginning of a day to destress. Very high quality prods. TY Team Aton!
Your herbal blend and the balms looks amazing!!! I can’t wait until you release those in the up coming year. I love love love balms and salves
Thank you for this article. I love facial steaming and have seen wonderful benefits from it. I also enjoy them as part of spa treatments, but, as you said, this is a perfect way to enjoy in between. Your pictures are wonderful as well.